Gruyères and Golden Panoramic Express Train Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic Golden Panoramic Express train ride
- Explore medieval Gruyères village
- Tour Gruyères Castle's historic halls
- Discover chocolate-making at Maison Cailler
- Enjoy Swiss culinary delights in Gruyères
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip train journey on the Golden Panoramic Express
- Guided tour of Gruyères village and Gruyères Castle
- Visit to the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary
Meet you Guide at Keytours Office
Pass by: Pass by Lake Geneva
Start your excursion with chocolate softness visiting a famous factory. Discover the secrets of making Swiss Chocolate and enjoy tasting as much as you like and can.
On your way to Gruyères enjoy Swiss countryside, its green fields, its cows and mountains.
Stop at a cheese factory to know more about the Gruyères cheese: Le Gruyère AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies. Taste our national fondue!
In Montreaux you'll board the famous Golden Pass Train
Take a seat and pass by contrasting landscapes from the Mediterranean ambiance of Montreux to alpine landscapes with mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location in Geneva prior to booking.
- Be aware that the tour operates in English; ensure language compatibility.
- Review the cancellation policy to understand any applicable fees or deadlines.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Gruyères village and castle.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic train ride and picturesque landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Weekend escape from Geneva!
Normunds is an excellent guide with a good sense of humour. He made the trip very interesting. Unfortunately, we ran into unplanned traffic and huge crowds of people in Gruyenes. This had an impact on the time and access to toilets. That said, I really enjoyed my lunch and was grateful for time allocated for the visit in the village. However, with huge crowds, it was not possible to see the castle. Except for this, I am sure this can be the best trip!
Great experience
Full day of non stop wonders and fun! The chocolate factory was great (you do need to move through it swiftly, but it wonderful and very informative). The cheese tour was very informative and the gold package (tasting ) was delightful
Very good day trip from Geneva
Very good day tour from Geneva. Our tour guide/driver Aristotle was excellent. Has good sense of humor and took care of everyone. Included lunch was very good.
Chocolatey, Cheesey and very Beautiful
My husband and I had a great day from start to finish. Our tour guide was friendly and approachable and gave plenty of useful information to make sure we all had a good time. The chocolate tour was good, especially the unlimited chocolate at the end. The Gruyere factory was interesting and had a lovely restaurant where we got to taste some slices of gruyere and try the fondue with a glass of wine, finished by meringue and cream. We spent some time in the town of Gruyere which was really pretty, then we went to the train where we had reserved seats at the back of the train with panoramic windows and it was such a scenic journey. The overall trip is a little expensive but we felt it was worth it as the coach journey alone is full of beautiful views of the mountains, its air conditioned and comfortable. Also, as its only a small coach the experience feels a lot more personal.
A real value
Gave me a real feel for Switzerland’s beauty and goodies. Everything went perfectly. I was so glad I chose this tour. A real value. Our driver and guide was Amad was friendly, knowledgeable and caring.